Can you buy pulque in USA?

Though Pulqueria Chicago sells a lot of pulque, it’s not making it on site. Pulque, like beer, is considered best when fresh, though despite rumors of underground pulque production in the U.S., fresh pulque is virtually impossible to find. The most common canned version is Pulque 1881, a product of Tlaxcala, Mexico.

How much does pulque cost?

Both offer a natural flavor, as well as variants like strawberry and coco-piña, and retail for around $2.50 a can. Back in Puebla, the price for pulque is between 5-8 pesos per liter (around 30 cents), making it difficult for small-scale independent producers like Roldán to stay in production.

Can you get drunk off pulque?

Those who are familiar with pulque will tell you that it won’t get you intoxicated – not exactly. Mexico’s oldest alcoholic beverage works in strange ways. “You can sit there and drink pulque for hours and you just don’t get drunk,” said my friend Donnie Masterson, an expert in Mexico’s epicurean delights.

What does pulque mean in Spanish?

Pulque (Spanish: [‘pulke] ( listen); Classical Nahuatl: metoctli), or octli, is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermented sap of the maguey (agave) plant. It is traditional in central Mexico, where it has been produced for millennia.

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Is pulque beer still used?

But, in mid-2017, this brew is no longer used for religious purposes, although it is used to achieve alcoholic intoxication. Unlike tepache, the alcoholic content of pulque is considerable, so it is not customary to offer it to minors, nor in contexts other than social get-togethers or for mere recreation.

What is tepache and pulque?

Tepache and pulque are elements of the ancient culture of Mexico City struggling to survive in the era of soda, energy drinks, and of course, national and imported beer that are easily found in most shops and entertainment centers.